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PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2024] DIFC TCD 003 — Final settlement via Tomlin Order (07 July 2024)
The Technology and Construction Division concludes years of protracted litigation between Panther Real Estate Development and Modern Executive Systems Contracting through a court-sanctioned settlement agreement.
PANTHER DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2023] DIFC TCD 003 — Costs allocation in mixed-outcome construction disputes (27 November 2023)
The litigation concerned a construction contract dispute between Panther Development Real Estate LLC (the Claimant) and Modern Executive Systems Contracting LLC (the Defendant). The core of the dispute involved the termination of the contract and the subsequent financial reconciliation between the…
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2023] DIFC TCD 003 — Consent order on quantum and costs directions (06 September 2023)
This consent order formalizes the quantum of damages in a long-standing construction dispute, establishing a clear mechanism for the set-off of legal costs between the parties.
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2022] DIFC TCD 003 — Permission to appeal granted (20 December 2022)
The dispute between Panther Real Estate Development and Modern Executive Systems Contracting has been a protracted matter within the Technology and Construction Division (TCD), involving multiple interlocutory stages, including a previous default judgment and subsequent set-aside orders.
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2022] DIFC TCD 003 — Finality of evidence in construction damages assessment (09 November 2022)
The dispute centered on the calculation of damages for the "cost of completion" following the termination of a construction contract between Panther Real Estate Development (Panther) and Modern Executive Systems Contracting (MESC). The court-appointed expert, Mr.
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2019] DIFC TCD 003 — Construction termination and delay damages dispute (26 September 2022)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies the application of FIDIC-based termination rights and the exhaustion of liquidated delay damages in a high-value residential construction project.
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2022] DIFC TCD 003 — Correction of prolongation cost awards (07 September 2022)
The underlying litigation, registered as TCD 003/2019, concerns a complex construction dispute between Panther Real Estate Development LLC (the Claimant) and Modern Executive Systems Contracting LLC (the Defendant).
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2022] DIFC TCD 003 — Consent order for extension of time to submit draft judgment corrections (26 August 2022)
A procedural consent order formalizing an extension of time for the parties to submit corrections to a draft judgment following a four-day construction dispute hearing.
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2021] DIFC TCD 003 — Procedural amendment to skeleton argument filing (13 September 2021)
The litigation concerns a construction-related dispute between Panther Real Estate Development and Modern Executive Systems Contracting. The matter has been active within the Technology and Construction Division (TCD) since 2019, involving complex procedural motions, including the setting aside of…
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2021] DIFC TCD 003 — Procedural order regarding expert evidence (26 August 2021)
The dispute between Panther Real Estate Development and Modern Executive Systems Contracting concerns a construction project that has been subject to extensive litigation within the DIFC Courts.
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2021] DIFC TCD 003 — Compelling document production in construction disputes (24 June 2021)
The dispute centers on a construction contract where the Claimant, Panther Real Estate Development, sought to compel the Defendant, Modern Executive Systems Contracting, to fulfill outstanding document production obligations.
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2021] DIFC TCD 003 — Compelling document production in construction disputes (23 May 2021)
The dispute centers on a construction project where Panther Real Estate Development (the Claimant) sought to compel Modern Executive Systems Contracting (the Defendant) to produce documents requested on 6 April 2021.
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2021] DIFC TCD 003 — Amending document production timelines via consent (15 March 2021)
The litigation involves a construction-related claim brought by Panther Real Estate Development against Modern Executive Systems Contracting. While the specific monetary value and technical nature of the breach remain subject to ongoing proceedings, the case has been active within the Technology…
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2020] DIFC TCD 003 — Setting aside default judgment and awarding costs (08 July 2020)
The litigation concerns a construction-related dispute between Panther Real Estate Development LLC (the Claimant) and Modern Executive Systems Contracting LLC (the Defendant). The matter originated under case number TCD 003/2019, falling within the specialized jurisdiction of the Technology and…
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2020] DIFC TCD 003 — Setting aside default judgment and awarding costs (04 June 2020)
The underlying litigation in TCD 003/2019 involves a construction-related dispute between Panther Real Estate Development LLC (the Claimant) and Modern Executive Systems Contracting LLC (the Defendant).
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2020] DIFC TCD 003 — Default judgment for construction breach (25 March 2020)
The Technology and Construction Division of the DIFC Courts confirms the procedural rigor required to secure a multi-million dirham default judgment in a complex construction dispute.
PANTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT v MODERN EXECUTIVE SYSTEMS CONTRACTING [2020] DIFC TCD 003 — Transfer to Technology and Construction Division (27 January 2020)
The dispute between Panther Real Estate Development and Modern Executive Systems Contracting concerns the management of a construction-related claim initiated in the DIFC Court of First Instance.
AHMED MOHAMED EID AL YAHAD AL ZAABI v AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY [2026] DIFC TCD 002 — Assessment of costs following unsuccessful appeal application (26 February 2026)
The DIFC Court of Appeal exercises its supervisory jurisdiction to reduce a professional costs claim by over 30%, emphasizing that repetitive legal arguments in renewed permission applications do not justify excessive billable hours.
AHMED MOHAMED EID AL YAHAD AL ZAABI v AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY [2025] DIFC TCD 002 — Refusal of permission to appeal following failed insurance claim (08 October 2025)
The underlying litigation involved a claim brought by Ahmed Mohamed Eid Al Yahad Al Zaabi against Al Buhaira National Insurance Company concerning a marine insurance policy. Following a judgment delivered on 27 August 2025, in which the Court found in favor of the Defendant, the Claimant sought to…
AHMED MOHAMED EID AL YAHAD AL ZAABI v AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY [2025] DIFC TCD 002 — Marine insurance contract repudiation and consumer status (28 August 2025)
The dispute arose from a total loss claim following a fire and explosion on the vessel *Dazaz* on 26 June 2023. The Claimant, Ahmed Mohamed Eid Al Yahad Al Zaabi, sought indemnity under a marine insurance policy dated 9 June 2023.
AHMED MOHAMED EID AL YAHAD AL ZAABI v AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY [2025] DIFC TCD 002 — Document production and disclosure obligations (01 July 2025)
The Technology and Construction Division clarifies the threshold for document production, rejecting broad discovery requests in favor of narrow, specific evidentiary requirements.
AHMED MOHAMED EID AL YAHAD AL ZAABI v AL BUHAIRA NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY [2025] DIFC TCD 002 — Renewed application for permission to appeal marine insurance claim dismissal (06 January 2025)
The DIFC Court of Appeal affirms the strict enforcement of insurance warranties, dismissing a claim for indemnity following the total loss of a vessel due to the owner's failure to establish a real prospect of success on appeal.
AL SAHEL CONTRACTING CO. v E.CONSTRUCT [2022] DIFC TCD 002 — Procedural transfer of construction claims (30 June 2022)
The dispute concerns the initial filing of a Part 7 Claim Form by Al Sahel Contracting Co. L.L.C. against E.Construct FZ-LLC on 27 May 2022. While the Claimant sought to initiate proceedings within the specialized Technology and Construction Division, the Registrar determined that the claim did not…
DGA PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES v AL REYAMI STEEL CONSTRUCTION [2021] DIFC TCD 002 — Summary assessment of costs following construction litigation (09 September 2021)
The litigation between DGA Project Management Services and Al Reyami Steel Construction originated from a construction-related dispute that necessitated multiple procedural interventions within the Technology and Construction Division (TCD).